The Court of Appeals Issues a New Opinion on the Requirements for Extended Benefits Beyond 500 Weeks
IN BETTS V. NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES – CHERRY HOSPITAL (NO. COA22-324), THE NORTH CAROLINA COURT… Read More
Risk Management & Workers’ Compensation
Can Employers Deduct Wages Earned from a Concurrent Employer in Calculating Their Obligation to Pay Partial Disability Compensation?
Many employers are constantly faced with questions surrounding an injured worker’s entitlement to disability benefits. North Carolina, like many other… Read More
NC Court of Appeals Sets Standard for Extended Benefits in Sturdivant v. NC Department of Public Safety – What’s Next?
In Sturdivant v. NC Department of Public Safety (No. COA22-421), the North Carolina Court of Appeals affirms Full Commission Opinion… Read More
Pour Decisions: The Intoxication Defense
What Is the Intoxication Defense? For instances where intoxication/impairment may be suspected, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-12 provides a complete… Read More
Workers’ Compensation Cases to Consider in 2023
In the past two years, there have been many interesting and impactful appellate decisions in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation law.… Read More
Our Top 10 Resources of 2022
Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates… Read More
Death Claim Series – How are the Benefits to be Distributed?
Over the past several weeks, I have released a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. The… Read More
Key Workers’ Compensation Decisions from 2021
Below are what we consider to be three of the most important workers’ compensation decisions in North Carolina over the… Read More
Death Claim Series – To Whom are the Benefits Owed?
Over the last several weeks, I have been releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims.… Read More
Death Claim Series – What benefits are owed?
Over the next several weeks I will be releasing a series of articles on North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Death Claims. The… Read More
